Ep 33. A Battle Hand-Off!

Ash and his friends are in the midst of a battle in the Alola League, with the competition heating up as they approach the semi-finals. As Ash's Pikachu takes on a fierce opponent, Ash begins to strategize his next move. However, before he can make a decision, he is interrupted by a familiar face - none other than his longtime rival, Gary Oak.

Gary has come to watch the Alola League battle and offer Ash some advice. He tells Ash that he's seen Pikachu's moves before, and that he thinks Ash has been relying too much on his instincts and not enough on his training. He offers to take over as Pikachu's trainer for the rest of the battle, and Ash surprisingly agrees.

As Gary steps onto the field and takes over the battle, Ash sits on the sidelines nervously watching as his rival takes control. Gary's tactics are unconventional, but seem to be working against Pikachu's opponent. Ash begins to feel a sense of jealousy and frustration as he watches Gary navigate the battle with ease.

Gary's strategy pays off in the end, and Pikachu emerges victorious. As he hands Pikachu back to Ash, Gary offers some parting words of advice - he tells Ash that he's seen his potential as a trainer, but that he needs to be more focused and disciplined in order to truly succeed. Ash takes this advice to heart and vows to become a better trainer.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket is up to their usual tricks, attempting to steal Pikachu once again. However, they are thwarted by the clever actions of Ash and his friends.

As the episode comes to a close, Ash reflects on the lessons he's learned from Gary and his rivals in the Alola League. He realizes that there is always room for growth and improvement as a trainer, and looks forward to continuing his journey with his beloved Pikachu by his side.